India, Aug. 22 -- A 40-year-old Bengaluru manager with 15 years at his current firm is torn between workplace comfort and higher pay. Earning Rs.75 lakh CTC, he received a Rs.92 lakh offer from another tech giant. Facing a choice between stability and a massive raise, he turned to Reddit for career advice.

"40M manager: stay at Rs.75L after 15 years, or move for Rs.92L?" the Reddit user wrote. "I'm 40, Bangalore, with 15 years at my current company and the last 3.5 years as a manager (after progressing through lead/architect roles). I have an offer from another large global tech company," the man continued.

Explaining the situation, he explained that at his current company, he has " Rs.75L CTC/ Rs.65.25L fixed," adding, "15 years of org...